Anyone using the SGP Steinheil screen protectors on their Sprint TP2?

docprego · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 06:39 PM

SGP has quite an excellent reputation for their Steinheil screen protectors among the iPhone fans. Now they have both of their varieties (crystal and anti-fingerprint) available for the TP2 on all of the carriers.

Is anyone using the SGP crystal or anti-fingerprint? Please post your impressions of the following:

1. Clarity
2. Fit-does it cover the entire screen all the way down to the left and right corners near the buttons?
3. Durability

Remember to state which type of protector you are commenting on.

Thanks!

docprego · #2 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 08:06 PM

Well seeing as no one responded and I know how highly regarded these are with the iPhone users, I set out to answer my questions above myself.

I ordered both a set of the crystal and the anti-fingerprint protectors last week. I got both figuring I'd try the anti-fingerprint and if I didn't like it I would just slap a crystal on. I put an anti-fingerprint one on my phone and love it! Fantastic fit and they COMPLETELY eliminate fingerprints, I mean they are gone! Only negative is that they add a sort of frosted look to the screen which makes it look a touch less sharp. But I am already used to it and loving the fingerprint free screen. Also unlike some other reports I have been reading on here about another premium protector, these are cut very nice and there is no peeling occurring on the edges. To top it all off you get 2 for $10.99 or $11.99 depending on which version you order. Finally after being on my phone a week there are no scratches or any other damage, they seem very durable.

Here are links to SGP's product pages:

Crystal:

http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info...roducts_id/988

Anti-fingerprint:

http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info...roducts_id/989

wampuscat · #3 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 10:15 PM

how does your finger slide across this brand. some give it a sort of rubbery feel that won't let your finger glide over the screen. if it works as good as the HTC supplied protector , I'll try it

docprego · #4 (**permalink**) 01-01-2010, 11:28 PM

I am currently using the anti-fingerprint version and I find that it introduces a sort of slightly rough texture to the screen. It's very subtle and I can glide my fingers across it without any issues. I actually like the way the anti-fingerprint film feels, and as I said absolutely love what it does to eliminate fingerprints and smudges.

user1 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-02-2010, 12:28 AM

does the frost make it less visible outdoors...I ask cuzz i got a dumb mirror 1 that makes it really hard 2 see outdoors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by docprego

Well seeing as no one responded and I know how highly regarded these are with the iPhone users, I set out to answer my questions above myself.

I ordered both a set of the crystal and the anti-fingerprint protectors last week. I got both figuring I'd try the anti-fingerprint and if I didn't like it I would just slap a crystal on. I put an anti-fingerprint one on my phone and love it! Fantastic fit and they COMPLETELY eliminate fingerprints, I mean they are gone! Only negative is that they add a sort of frosted look to the screen which makes it look a touch less sharp. But I am already used to it and loving the fingerprint free screen. Also unlike some other reports I have been reading on here about another premium protector, these are cut very nice and there is no peeling occurring on the edges. To top it all off you get 2 for $10.99 or $11.99 depending on which version you order. Finally after being on my phone a week there are no scratches or any other damage, they seem very durable.

Here are links to SGP's product pages:

Crystal:

http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info...roducts_id/988

Anti-fingerprint:

http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info...roducts_id/989

wampuscat · #6 (**permalink**) 01-02-2010, 01:09 AM

just ordered the anti finger print version, hope it works good . i hate buying these friggin things

docprego · #7 (**permalink**) 01-03-2010, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by user1

does the frost make it less visible outdoors...I ask cuzz i got a dumb mirror 1 that makes it really hard 2 see outdoors.

Not in my experience, but then I never used it much outdoors to begin with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wampuscat

just ordered the anti finger print version, hope it works good . i hate buying these friggin things

Hope you like it, I LOVE mine.

nuuuuts · #8 (**permalink**) 02-14-2010, 04:09 PM

i got mine last week. I had the original one that came in the box, then tried the phantomskinz (didn't fit correctly) then went out and bought some from ATT (tilt 2) and it worked okay. Found this post after getting tired/irritated with all the finger prints.

The cut is a little off but just by mm so it isn't too bad, I'll take it being off than having all the finger prints.....I love it so far.

PatientTwo · #9 (**permalink**) 02-14-2010, 07:05 PM

sounds German lol.....i use ghost armor..covers the entire phone

Oditius · #10 (**permalink**) 02-14-2010, 09:30 PM

Screen protectors? Armor coatings?

I used them with my PDA years ago, it was a pain. I swore I never would again. Never used one with my TP and doubt very much I will use them on the TP2. What do you use as a stylus? 8 penny nails?

There are no scratches on my 1 year old TP so I will probably not worry too much about it. I mean stop to think about it, they make these "touch screens" to be touched. You would think they would make them resistant to normal wear and tear. And maybe a few drops. I know I have dropped the TP several times. I do keep a skin on it to help from damaging it when I do that. It also adds a little dept to the screen so when I put it face down on the desk to put it on speaker-phone use, nothing on the desk will scratch it. But I keep good care of it. After all, if I break or loose it, it will cost me $50 to replace it.